

Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya 1993
Developed by Sonic! Software Planning
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
The peaceful kingdom of Cypress has suddenly been disrupted by the corrupt ambition of the evil King Iom. Terror rampages across the land. The Castle of Cypress is invaded and the magical Sword of Hajya is taken! It will take strength, courage, agility and your keen sense of strategy to defy this ominous power.
Role-playing (RPG)Strategyassassinwizardsninjamagicgrindingsamuraiturn-baseddancingpixel artdwarvesbatsboss fightNintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear
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Character
Earnest, classical in form, plot-driven and grave.
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- resolvedopen-ended
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About the game
- Platforms
- Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Sonic! Software Planning
- Publisher
- Sega
- Released
- June 25, 1993
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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